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COVER FE ATURE GERD: ADVANCES IN TREATMENT AND PREVENTION 06 Recent research finds benefits in management options ranging from lifestyle changes to an innovative fundoplication procedure. FE ATURES NEW RESEARCH REVEALS MORE ABOUT THE GUT MICROBIOME'S ROLE IN REGULATING THE CIRCADIAN RHYTHM AND METABOLISM 09 A University of Chicago research lab is exploring the gut microbiome's many functions. STEROID-SPARING THERAPY SHOWN TO REDUCE RISK OF CROHN'S DISEASE COMPLICATIONS 10 A study finds that patients who received steroid-sparing treatment are less likely to develop the complications that result from fistulas associated with Crohn's disease. PROSTATE CANCER CARE FORGES INTO THE FUTURE 18 Researchers are identifying tailored therapies for some forms of metastasized, castration-resistant prostate cancer. STUDY: SEXUAL FUNCTION STATIC OR IMPROVED AFTER PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE SURGERY 20 The results may offer surgeons new ways to discuss the procedure with patients. 06 contents /////// DECEMBER 2021 WHAT DOES ISCHEMIA MEAN FOR INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY? 22 W hile a multi-year study showed medication and lifestyle changes may be as effective as more invasive procedures for patients with stable ischemic heart disease, stents and bypass procedures for patients with angina resulted in lower rates of heart attacks and other cardiac events. EXPLORING THE VALUE OF PATIENT NAVIGATION 24 The service has benefits for hea lthcare systems and patients a like. DEPARTMENTS DATA VAULT 08 LEGAL EASE 11 INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY 12, 26 PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 14 FINANCIAL CHECKUP 16 THAT'S NEWS 21, 27 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 26 LOCAL NEWS 28 UPCOMING CME EVENTS 30 11 16